My GSD, Sable - not enough time

WVGSD · 07-09-2010, 09:36 AM

Today, I helped Sable go to the Rainbow Bridge. Sable was eleven years old and had been adopted from our local shelter last October by my step-son at the reported age of ten years. She was vibrant and in great shape other than a respiratory bug. She spent six months living with my step-son and then came to live with my husband and me in April, just three months ago. In our home, she had a huge fenced backyard, multiple doggie doors, canine company and playmates and lots of time spent both indoors and outdoors at her choosing. About two weeks ago, she began to fail rapidly and I just could not let her continue to go by inches. When she became uncomfortable, I helped bring her peace. Godspeed my beloved Sable.

Shannon

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 07-09-2010, 09:38 AM

Thanks to you and your son for taking in this senior girl. She was so very lucky to have been truly saved. I am very sorry for your loss, one that is a result of your big hearts.

GSD MOM · 07-09-2010, 09:39 AM

So sorry for your loss.

Rest in peace dear Sable.

Jax08 · 07-09-2010, 09:39 AM

Run free Sable.

Thank you, Shannon, for making her last year wonderful with a loving home.

Trina · 07-09-2010, 09:59 AM

I'm so sorry. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that you gave Sable a loving home and let her go with dignity. She looked like a grand 'ol gal.

Remo · 07-09-2010, 10:38 AM

Dear Shannon,

Thanks for giving that sweet old girl what were, without a doubt, the best months of her life. She left this world knowing that humans can be kind and also knowing that someone loved her. The old ones always seem to appreciate everything so much more. I think it is because they spent most of their lives waiting for a kind soul to enter their lives. Thank you and your son for being the kind souls to brighten her final days.

RebelGSD · 07-09-2010, 12:09 PM

I remember Sable, I was so happy to read the first post about her. I wish she could have stayed with you longer. Thank you and your family for being there when she needed it most and giving her the best year of her life. I am very sorry for your loss.

Run free Miss Sable...

Baersmama · 07-09-2010, 12:12 PM

Time with her was so short. Bless you for giving her such a good home, and for knowing when it was time to let her go. Always difficult, but we owe it to them to show our love right down to the end. I have felt the pain you have in your heart. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

Melly · 07-09-2010, 03:45 PM

I"m so glad she got to spend the last of her time with such a wonderful home, also I'm glad you knew when to say goodbye it is always one of the hardest decisions to make. Thank you for saving her.

katieliz · 07-10-2010, 07:43 PM

i remember sable and her story too, and i'm so sorry to hear she's gone to the bridge...but thank you so much (again) for caring for her, what a beautiful girl and sweet soul she was. many blessings to you and your family.

rest in peace, sweet girl sable.

07-09-2010, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
WVGSD Master Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 999	My GSD, Sable - not enough time Today, I helped Sable go to the Rainbow Bridge. Sable was eleven years old and had been adopted from our local shelter last October by my step-son at the reported age of ten years. She was vibrant and in great shape other than a respiratory bug. She spent six months living with my step-son and then came to live with my husband and me in April, just three months ago. In our home, she had a huge fenced backyard, multiple doggie doors, canine company and playmates and lots of time spent both indoors and outdoors at her choosing. About two weeks ago, she began to fail rapidly and I just could not let her continue to go by inches. When she became uncomfortable, I helped bring her peace. Godspeed my beloved Sable. Shannon

07-09-2010, 09:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,697	Thanks to you and your son for taking in this senior girl. She was so very lucky to have been truly saved. I am very sorry for your loss, one that is a result of your big hearts. __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org You can help Anna help IMOM help people help pets help people win...

07-09-2010, 09:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
GSD MOM Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 958	So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace dear Sable. __________________ -Jamie- No matter how bad my day has been.... coming home to them makes it all better. My Kids: Nellie -3 yr old GSD & Ace -2 yr old GSD

07-09-2010, 09:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trina Master Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 611	I'm so sorry. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that you gave Sable a loving home and let her go with dignity. She looked like a grand 'ol gal. __________________ Maximus, Long Coat German Shepherd Dog Tora, Mixed Breed

07-09-2010, 10:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Remo Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,396	Dear Shannon, Thanks for giving that sweet old girl what were, without a doubt, the best months of her life. She left this world knowing that humans can be kind and also knowing that someone loved her. The old ones always seem to appreciate everything so much more. I think it is because they spent most of their lives waiting for a kind soul to enter their lives. Thank you and your son for being the kind souls to brighten her final days. __________________ Yours in GSDs and rescue, Lea Good Dogs for Good Homes Virginia German Shepherd Rescue www.shepherdrescue.org

07-09-2010, 09:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,331	Run free Sable. Thank you, Shannon, for making her last year wonderful with a loving home.

07-09-2010, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
RebelGSD Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,706	I remember Sable, I was so happy to read the first post about her. I wish she could have stayed with you longer. Thank you and your family for being there when she needed it most and giving her the best year of her life. I am very sorry for your loss. Run free Miss Sable...

07-09-2010, 12:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Baersmama Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 288	Time with her was so short. Bless you for giving her such a good home, and for knowing when it was time to let her go. Always difficult, but we owe it to them to show our love right down to the end. I have felt the pain you have in your heart. I'll keep you in my thoughts. __________________ Currently sharing my life with Max and Sadie. My angels, always in my heart.... Kelsey Maggie Baer Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. ~Roger Caras

07-09-2010, 03:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Melly Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid, Tn Posts: 195	I"m so glad she got to spend the last of her time with such a wonderful home, also I'm glad you knew when to say goodbye it is always one of the hardest decisions to make. Thank you for saving her.

07-10-2010, 07:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
katieliz Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: york township, mi Posts: 6,323	i remember sable and her story too, and i'm so sorry to hear she's gone to the bridge...but thank you so much (again) for caring for her, what a beautiful girl and sweet soul she was. many blessings to you and your family. rest in peace, sweet girl sable. __________________ mom to seraphina blue & the cashman miss jeni-take-a-ride, rescued 7/07 shangri la's great white caesar, rescued 4/09 hearthside's cinderfella (RIP 4/20/09) shep von bellefontaine (RIP 6/9/10) voodoo lily (dsh) & cricket (african grey)

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